Donner Trail Fuels Reduction 2026

The Donner Trail Fuels Reduction 2026 project, managed by the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, focuses on reducing wildfire risk at 52755 Donner Pass Rd. in Kingvale, California. The project targets a 2.6 acre treatment area on the west side of a 4.5 acre parcel, specifically addressing excessively dense stands of Lodgepole Pine. The primary objective is to decrease the horizontal and vertical continuity of flammable fuels to protect the students and staff of Donner Trail Elementary, local residents, and surrounding property. The scope of work involves the manual thinning of shrubs and small diameter conifers using hand thinning and broadcast chipping. This project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 113110 and is designated as a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Class 4, as it involves minor vegetation alterations without the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Environmental requirements mandate that the work must not disturb endangered species or cause adverse impacts to surface waters. Pat Mckechnie, the Maintenance Coordinator, serves as the primary point of contact for the project.